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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1926
Page
2
The fragment discusses Str. Geel Poole's nervous trouble relapse and his comment on past experiences. It mentions his long acquaintance with a river valley, friends, and cows in Holland beyond fences. The language is garbled but centers on suffering, reflection, and rural scenes in Tawe Valley and Holland.
Fragmented notices report a Gloucester area light horse event and a Hereford cattle show with dispersal sales and estate-related auctions. The item mentions Robert Ian's Estate dispersal, a sale at Tweal herd, and local real estate notices amid community updates and weather remarks. It also notes the death of Mrs Griffith and district coroner appointment, with local weather outlook and shortages in Gwinewster.
A long obituary sketches the life of Mr. Penfold, detailing early schooling, service at various stations, and final residence near Gloucester. It notes his 12-year-old Gloucester schooling, lengthy career with multiple railway and farming posts, and eventual move to a Manchester property on the Burrington River. Survived by a large family, funeral arrangements and civic acknowledgments follow. The second portion records a council meeting with discussions on triennial valuations, appointment of a valuer, travel expenses, and financial constraints, concluding with a call for expenditure curtailment and possible special committee action on outstanding debts.
A bustling Gloucester calf sale opened with 103 cattle listed and demanding bids. Buyers from multiple firms including McKinnon and Wood Anderson competed, with several lots quoted around 10 to 17 shillings per head and notable consignments driving local market interest.
A fragmented report notes D J McDonald’s visit to local opticians and a Pharmacy in Gloucester on Armistice Day Friday 20 November from 2 to 5 pm. It mentions a two minute silence at 11 o’clock, the Returned Soldiers’ Tease event, and a pop pie sale raising funds for the Timbers and Soldiers’ Funds with Gladys Channell leading sales and over £4 raised. Proceeds to be sent Sydney Mrs Chanwell aided fundraising. also mentions a visit by Mr Grail P.O. of Broven to discuss further charity work.
The Gloucester P P Board met with apologies from some directors and discussed protest against abolition of the PW Board. Stockowners gained voting rights. focus on reserve land use, water supply, and holding arrangements. Debates covered stock payment terms, insurance matters, and proposed concessions on grazing and reserve boundaries.
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The page layer outlines church grounds activity and a scattered weather update. It notes reservations, harvests, and local farm conditions with bleak farming prospects. It mentions cattle, hay, and grain markets, plus references to reserves and forthcoming events. The text reflects a periodical snapshot of rural life and district agriculture.
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